Charming Carmarthen
Book NowJoin us as we head to the market town of Carmarthen for our Charming Carmarthen tour. On the banks of the River Tywi, Carmarthen is thought to be the oldest town in Wales with a rich and colourful history, one of its most famous early residents was King Arthurs wizard, Merlin the Magician. During our stay enjoy a heritage steam train ride through breath-taking Welsh countryside on the Gwili Railway, one of the UKs most picturesque, preserved lines as we follow the River Gwili on a journey through farmland and hillsides. Explore the National Botanical Gardens of Wales, take inspiration as you wander through the beautiful conservation gardens with a range of stunning theme gardens, home to a collection of over 8000 different plant varieties spread over 560 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside. Discover Aberglasney Gardens made famous by the BBC series A Garden Lost in Time which followed its loving restoration to what it is today, a wonderful example of one of Wales finest gardens with a fully restored Elizabethan Cloister Garden at its heart, the only surviving example of its kind in the UK today, explore a magnificent 10 acres with over 20 different garden styles. Dont miss out on this wonderful Welsh Tour.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed and Breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Journey on Gwili Steam Railway roundtrip from Abergwili Junction
Entry to the National Botanical Gardens Wales
Entrance to Aberglasney Gardens
Excursions as specified
Executive coach travel throughout
Nil single room supplement limited availability
Itinerary
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 10.00am for the journey to Carmarthen with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Monday - Wednesday:
Free time in Carmarthen with the following excursions:
A journey on the Gwili Steam Railway.
A visit to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales.
A visit to Aberglasney Gardens
Thursday:
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Hotel | Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen |
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Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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Hotel Website |
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Hotel Contact | 01267 235111 |
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About the hotel | The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel welcomes guests in comfort and style, located in a spectacular position at the gateway to the Golden West. Once a favourite retreat for Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton the hotel has been sympathetically modernised to blend old world charm with modern facilities. The hotel is one mile from Carmarthen Castle and the Picton Monument, with a shopping centre 10 minutes walk away. Guest bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, traditionally decorated and furnished rooms |
TV |
Yes |
Hairdryer | Yes |
Lift | Yes |
Wifi | Yes |
Toiletries | Yes |
Safety Deposit Box | No |
AC | No |
Pool | No |
Gym | No |
Golf | No |
Iron | Yes |
Tea/Coffee | Yes |
Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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Keele Services | Keele Services |
Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites |
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